Ward 12 Engagement

Hello Ward 12,

I have been hearing from many of you about your concerns regarding a number of contentious issues lately. Whether it's people pushing for reviews of services and spending, safety on Calgary Transit, a desire for better snow and ice removal or disproval of the recent tax increase. It has been a particularly tough season balancing the realities facing The City with the feedback of the good people of Ward 12.

The media has also provided a lot of coverage to topics like the wage increase for Calgary City Council. Although this is a recommendation from an independent committee to purposely keep wage discussions out of the hands of politicians, it’s impossible to ignore the optics of it in this current political climate. I encourage you to read my blog post to learn more. The new committee is currently being struck to provide recommendations into 2025 after the next election.

Recently, the Single Use Bylaw has come into effect which has many people frustrated with using drive-thrus and take-out options in particular. You can read more information about the Single-Use Bylaw and how it aligns with other jurisdictions. You can also make sure your thoughts on this new bylaw are properly logged for statistical purposes by reporting online to 311, and you can always reach out to our office to share your experiences and thoughts on this or any issue.

Although keeping up with social media comments and tags can be a job unto itself, I do my best to keep up with what is happening online. If you have concerns that you would like me to know directly, please email our office at ward12@calgary.ca or reply to this email, and let me know your preferred way of communicating. I’m open to phone calls, emails, and coffee chats. I am frequently in the ward for engagement opportunities including this week’s Office in the Ward, and my staff attends Community Association meetings and engagement opportunities curated by our local CPS Community Resource Officer regularly on Tuesdays. Dates and times are listed below or visit Connect with Evan for more information.

Sincerely,

Cllr. Evan Spencer

www.evanspencer.ca

www.calgary.ca/ward12

Office in the Ward

Pop in to visit with Cllr. Spencer and the team onsite at the Seton YMCA:

Wednesday, January 31 from 2 pm to 7 pm - Seton Library in the rooms upstairs.

Wednesday, February 28 from 2 pm to 7 pm - Seton YMCA

Wednesday, March 20 from 2 pm to 7 pm - Seton YMCA

Check out the event on Facebook for more information.

(more dates coming soon)

Coffee with a Uniform

Our office attends regular engagement sessions organized by our local Calgary Police Service Community Resource Officer, along with other guests such as Bylaw/ Peace Officers and other community partners. Come meet us to learn more and share your concerns from 11 am until 1 pm at:

Mahogany Beach House: Feb 20, March 26

Auburn House: March 12

Cranston Century Hall: Feb 6, March 5

New Brighton Clubhouse: Jan 30, Feb 27

Check out Calgary Police's event on Facebook for more information.

(more dates coming soon)

City of Calgary Engagement Opportunities

Rezoning for Housing - With the approval of Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy, Council directed to take actions to address the housing crisis. One of these actions is the proposed citywide rezoning to a base residential district, or zone. This change will help increase the supply of housing to meet demand. This will also significantly reduce the costs and timelines for permit approvals, and allow for greater housing variety and options to suit your needs. Info sessions are happening now, so check out the website for details on how to have your day.

GamePLAN - The City is reimagining how public recreation is delivered in Calgary. GamePLAN is a long-term vision and strategy to shape our approach to delivering inclusive, accessible and sustainable recreation services for the next 10 to 30 years. GamePLAN will guide future business planning and investment, shape policy and The City’s approach to service delivery.

City Building - The City of Calgary is updating plans that will shape the Calgary of the future and make sure our city keeps on being a great place to live. We want to hear from you.

Calgary River Valleys Project - Making careful decisions about how we plan, protect, develop and build in the floodplain is key to Calgary’s flood resilience. The Government of Alberta has released draft updated Flood Hazard Area maps for communities across the province, including Calgary.

Visit Calgary.ca/Engage for more opportunities to have your say.

The Calgary Awards

30 Incredible Years.

The Calgary Awards celebrate outstanding individuals and organizations whose exceptional achievements and contributions make life better for Calgarians.

Award categories include:
Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement
Calgarian of the Year
Arts
Community Advocate (individual & organization)
Education
Heritage
Social Impact - Business
Youth
Award for Accessibility
Environmental Achievement
International Achievement

Eligibility and criteria are available at calgary.ca/calgaryawards

Contact the Ward 12 team:

Email: ward12@calgary.ca

Online: Contact Ward 12

Phone: 403-268-1698

Mail: Office of the Councillors
The City of Calgary

P.O. Box 2100, Station M,

Calgary, AB Canada T2P 2M5

Mail code: 8001

Office of the Councillors P.O. Box 2100, Stn. M Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2M5 Mail code: 8001

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